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  • 03-03-2024
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When 7 is subtracted from a certain number and the result is multiplied by 2, the final number is 18. What is the original number?

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  • 03-03-2024

Answer: 16

Step-by-step explanation:

(Let x be the original number)

(x - 7) * 2 = 18

x - 7 = 18/2

x - 7 = 9

x = 9 + 7

x = 16

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